People Skills Confidence

Taught by Professor Brian DeCook and Rev. Henry Reyenga and presented by Haley Johnson

Strong relationships do not require perfect social skills. People Skills Confidence is a practical Christian Growth Mini-Course designed to help participants grow in listening, communication, friendship, boundaries, conflict navigation, and everyday relational confidence with greater grace, wisdom, courage, and Christlike presence.

The course focuses on building healthy people skills without shame, manipulation, people-pleasing, or pressure to become someone you are not.

Outcomes

By completing this Mini-Course, participants will:

1. Grow in confidence when communicating and connecting with others.
2. Practice listening, thoughtful questions, warmth, honesty, and clear communication.
3. Develop healthier boundaries and recognize patterns such as people-pleasing or relational pressure.
4. Respond to conflict with greater self-awareness, responsibility, forgiveness, and wisdom.
5. Build stronger habits for friendship, hospitality, community, and relational follow-up.
6. Apply Christ-centered love, humility, courage, and self-control in everyday relationships and ministry settings.

Requirements

Participants will complete assigned video presentations, readings, Growth Stories, Bible studies, private reflection activities, worksheets, and learning quizzes designed to support practical relational growth.

Grading and Completion

Pass/Fail System: A course average of 60% or higher is required to successfully complete the Mini-Course.